I've been using these Shimano bait casting reels for 30 years plus. How much better are the newer reels - eg. Curado? Is it time to upgrade? : r/Fishing_Gear
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How long has this been a thing? : r/Fishing_Gear
Built on over 30 years of Curado performance and durability - the new and improved Shimano Curado 200 M Baitcasting Reel inherits the latest Shimano reel technologies to provide ultimate castability with heavier lines and lures in any power fishing situation.
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Shimano Curado 200 M 7.4 / Left
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Shimano Curado DC 150HG Baitcast Reel 7.4:1 Ratio Curado DC
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I've been using these Shimano bait casting reels for 30 years plus
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New Fishing Reels for 2024 - Wired2Fish
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Shimano CURADO DC Worth It In 2024? LONG TERM Review
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New Shimano CURADO Strong and smooth baitcasting reel
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This SHIMANO Baitcaster Has Been Through it ALL!!! (30 Years Old
, SPECIFICATIONS - Retrieve: Right | Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | LPT (in): 32 | Weight (oz): 7.4 | Line (lb/yds): Mono: 14/110 Braid: 30/190 | Bearings
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Shimano Curado M Casting Reel 200HG 7.4:1 RH | CU200HGM